There are two immutable rules to being a first-round draft pick in Chicago.

If you’re picked by the Bulls, you have to immediately pay homage to Michael Jordan. And if you’re picked by the Bears, you have to mention Walter Payton within your first 15 minutes in front of a microphone.

Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky, the surprise No. 2 pick of Thursday’s Mitch-a-palooza draft night, got right down to business as he met reporters for the first time at Halas Hall.

“Yeah, so growing up my favorite player of all-time was Walter Payton, so I know that abut the Bears,” Trubisky said at his introductory press conference Friday at Halas Hall. “I know the rich sports history here in Chicago. I’m very blessed to be a part of it. Yeah, the most historic franchise in football. It’s great to be a part of, so we just need to get the winning tradition back here in Chicago.”

Winning tradition. That would be nice, I’m sure John Fox is thinking to...

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